Press Operator

Multi-Color Corporation MCC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,996 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Matching

Vacation Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Job summary

Multi-Color Corporation MCC, a global leader in premium labels, is hiring a Press Operator to manufacture printed labels and monitor quality and press conditions.

You will follow safety rules, perform make-readies, run presses to customer specifications, and participate in quality checks. The role offers training, shift differentials, medical/dental/vision, 401k matching, and opportunities to grow within MCC's worldwide organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant and corporate safety rules and report safety concerns.
• Perform make-readies and ensure correct print cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers.
• Complete quality checks for product specifications, visual and functional tests, and press-side QA.
• Operate press to meet customer specs while maintaining quality, waste, and efficiency.
• Maintain quality during production runs and perform periodic quality checks (copy, color, registration, ink adhesion).
• Perform related procedures, work instructions, and quality measurements per BRC standards.
• Complete press make-readies efficiently and carry out equipment maintenance duties.
• Clean plates, cylinders, ink pans, and lubricate press; input material usage and time into Radius system.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer‑driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Press Operator is an essential member of the team, responsible for the manufacturing of printed labels while continuously monitoring label quality and press conditions.

Why work at MCC

• Compensation: $22.50 - $27 hourly depending on experience.
• Shift differentials offered for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
• Exceptional training and team support.
• Opportunity to grow within the Global organization and learn from the best.
• Great environment with a strong and friendly team of co‑workers.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurances, Flex & HSA, 401k Matching, and Vacation Paid Time Off.

Responsibilities

• Our Printing Press Operators must adhere to all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Reports all safety concerns or issues to their immediate supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and area by completing daily housekeeping assignments.
• Completes make‑ready in accordance with the Job Ticket and Product Specification documents to ensure correct print cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers are used.
• Responsible for completing all required quality checks related to product specifications, visual, and functional checks. Completes all press‑side quality checks.
• Operates press to produce product in accordance to customer specifications while maintain quality, waste, and press efficiency.
• Maintains consistent quality during the production run. Critical quality checks includes: copy, color, and registration, and ink adhesion. Ensure conformance to all other quality checks.
• Responsible for completing all related procedures, work instructions, and quality measurements as outlined in the BRC standard.
• Completes press make ready's in an efficient manner.
• Completes all required equipment maintenance duties.
• Cleans plate, cylinder, and ink pans, and lubricates press as needed.
• Inputs all required information into the Radius system for material usage and time in an accurate and prompt manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

MCC Label welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. MCC Label is an equal opportunity employer.

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

In‑plant: The physical demands require standing, using hands to finger, feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. This position requires frequent walking. Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.